December weather forecastHunter, NY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hunter, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.3°F (1.3°C) and min 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Hunter.

Rainfall

In Hunter, New York, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hunter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hunter, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 27.48" (698mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hunter is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hunter, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Hunter, records 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Hunter, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In Hunter, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Hunter, New York, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In Hunter, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Hunter, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Hunter, NY

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).